Hong Myong-hui facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Hong Myong-hui
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| Vice Premier of the Cabinet | |
| In office 9 September 1948 – 23 October 1962 Serving with Pak Hon-yong, Kim Chaek, Ho Ka-i, Choe Chang-ik, Choe Yong-gon, Pak Ui-wan, Pak Chang-ok, Kim Il, Chong Chun-taek, Nam Il, Yi Chu-yon, Ri Jong-ok and Kim Kwang-hyop.
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| Premier | Kim Il-sung |
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| Born | 3 July 1888 Dongbu-ri, Chungcheongbuk-do, Korean Empire |
| Died | 5 March 1968 (aged 79) |
| Citizenship | North Korean |
| Nationality | Korean |
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| Chosŏn'gŭl | |
| Hancha | |
| Revised Romanization | Hong Myeong-hui |
| McCune–Reischauer | Hong Myŏng-hŭi |
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| Chosŏn'gŭl | |
| Hancha | |
| Revised Romanization | Byeok-cho |
| McCune–Reischauer | Pyŏk-ch'o |
Hong Myong-hui (Hangul: 홍명희; Hanja: 洪命熹) was an important Korean writer. He was born on July 3, 1888, and passed away on March 5, 1968. He wrote many stories, especially during the time when Korea was under Japanese rule. Later, he became a well-known writer in North Korea.
Hong Myong-hui was born in a place called Dongbu-ri, in Goesan county. This area is in Chungcheongbuk-do. In 1919, he joined the 3.1 Movement. This was a big, peaceful protest where Koreans asked for independence from Japanese rule.
In the 1920s, Hong Myong-hui worked as an editor for a major newspaper. This newspaper was called Donga Ilbo. An editor helps decide what goes into the newspaper and checks the writing.
After the Korean War, Hong Myong-hui moved to North Korea. There, he held many important jobs in the government. He even served as a Vice Premier of the Cabinet. This means he was a high-ranking official who helped lead the country.
Hong Myong-hui is buried in a special place in Pyongyang, North Korea. It is called the Patriotic Martyrs' Cemetery. His grandson, Hong Sok-jung, also became a famous writer in North Korea.
Famous Works
Hong Myong-hui is best known for his long story called Im Kkokjong.
- Im Kkokjong (임꺽정) - This story is about a real Korean rebel named Im Kkokjong. A rebel is someone who fights against the government or a powerful group. Im Kkokjong lived a long time ago, in the 1500s.
